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I want to add some blade baits to my tackle box. I am looking for recommendations. Anything better than Cicada or Sonar?? THANKS
oilman
02-04-2002, 02:53 PM
Vibee's the best bladebait I have ever used.Contact Jim Corey at Cripple Creek Baitshop 740-922-0841 or E-mail tappanlakebaitshop@earthlink. Jim has the best selection around.
Thanks. Are these homemade or commercial? I don't remember seeing them in any fishing catalog I have but will check them out.
Greg Meyer
02-04-2002, 03:15 PM
I have had good luck on Stripers with "Gay Blades"...not available everywhere...
Greg Meyer
02-04-2002, 03:21 PM
Here's a link about using blades for Walleyes under the ice...
http://www.fishontario.com/ice-fishing/articles/blade-baits/
And another link about using them..
http://www.gowalleye.com/text6.htm
Hope this helps....
carrocr
02-04-2002, 04:52 PM
I started using the Zip lure heavily this year on the wisconsin and illinois river during open water. It has produced very well for me, even when the water temp was below 36 degrees. Now whenever vertical jigging, one pole has a jig/minnow and the other hand is always fishing with a zip. I have not used it at all on the ice, allthough I have heard good things about it.
reelbait al
02-04-2002, 07:59 PM
Here in Nebraska a great verticle presentation that is widely known is the Fergie Special. It's a jigging spoon that produces some dandy walleyes and about anything else that swims! Also, a hybrid jig, blade bait is the Walleye Flasher, all can be seen at reelbait.com or view dealer locator for availability in your area.
Jim Corey
02-04-2002, 08:12 PM
Hi Oilman! He's still witing for his Vib="E"s, Lol. Soon Oilman, keep watching your mailbox. Vib="E" Bladebaits were invented by the late Bill Edworthy of Akron, Ohio. They are now being produced and marketed by Bass-N-Crafts Tackle of Huron Ohio.They come in 6 sizes and 17 colors and are a great bladebait. Their profile is similar to that of the Heddon Sonar but they have a blade that is much thinner and has a very tight vibration, even when worked in very short strokes at slow speeds. They have been a mainstay for Spring Walleye and Smallmouth in the Western Basin of Erie for quite a while among knowledgable locals and are considered "the" bait for both Walleyes and Smallies on Chataqua Lake, NY. I have carried them in my shop for years now and it never ceases to amaze me how many I sell. I cannot keep up with demand. They are being carried in the Gander Mountain store in Canton, Ohio now with plans to supply all the Gander stores from what I am told. They are a killer in our inland lakes here in Ohio, for Walleye and Saugeye, and I am beginning to sell them to many of the local tournament Bass fishermen.
Backwater Eddy
02-04-2002, 08:37 PM
Zip's are good and so are Sonars.
Sonars offer a wider range of vibration and action with the 3 different connection points. The adjustable range of action is a great bonus.
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http://msnhomepages.talkcity.com/ResortRd/backwtr1/home.html
Is there anywhere online I can look/buy these Vib=E's ??
skipjack
02-04-2002, 09:34 PM
vibees,u dont want to use them.they dont work.hey stay the heck away from my tackle box.yea well i have all those vibees there because im trying to save my fellow fishermen.
later
KYBOB
02-04-2002, 11:19 PM
RD,
Try the Silver Buddy. You can check them out by going to his webpage. It is www.silverbuddy.com They come in 1/4oz, 1/2oz, 3/4oz. and even 1oz now I think. He is working on heavier models I know, but don't know if they are on the market yet. Check out is web page. I know for a fact they work on smallies and walleyes. Have used the 1/2oz. & 3/4oz size for Lake Erie & Lake Chautauqua, N.Y. smallies and walleyes for years now. In fact, they would be my confidence bait on these waters. especially in the fall.
John Wanye
02-05-2002, 04:55 AM
I fish a lot in the Western Basin of Lake Erie and I use a lot of blade baits. I custom make most all of mine. Although I have used a few Vibees they all work. I try to stay with orange and black. That seems to be the best for me.
BobEaton1
02-05-2002, 09:10 AM
I fish blade baits all the time and have just about everyone on the market and I have found that the Cicada's seem to work the best. They will catch walleyes when the others seem not too. I buy my Cicada's and Reef Runners and so on from Al Paterson at Reel Bait Co. They are great people to do business with and will get your order to you right away. Check there web-site out at www.reelbait.com. You won't be disappointed!
Bob Eaton NPAA#292
FROGMAN
02-05-2002, 09:26 AM
I second that idea about Reef Runner Cicada's! Been using them for about six years now, and don't ever plan an early Erie trip without my Cicada box along! Gold is my mainstay. Tight lines
Keith Segar
NPAA #260
eyegetit
02-05-2002, 09:43 AM
RD, Here's the link for the Vib-E's. Click on "Buy them here" to see the whole selection. http://www.gofishohio.com/community/cripplecreek.shtml
gpbrown
02-05-2002, 01:08 PM
I like Vib-E's and cicadas in that order. I haven't tried the new VibE from Huron yet all mine were purchased from Mr. Edsworthy himself. I'm assuming the Huron shop bought the molds.
bob oh
02-05-2002, 01:50 PM
For Western Basin, Lake Erie, I would pick Silver Buddies or homemade version of buddies in gold or green; or Sonar knockoffs in gold, green and red. Cicadas would be at the bottom of my list.
Art/Co
02-05-2002, 03:10 PM
Does Zip's have a web site. Trying to find 1/2 oz.in perch
Thanks, Art
John F
02-05-2002, 05:09 PM
Their web address is Bitzer Creek.com
mudpuppy
02-05-2002, 05:56 PM
Bought a Silver Buddy , laid in my tackle box for a long time . One day on Lake Macatawa MI I tried everything in my tackle box . Nothing would work . Marked lots of fish but a series of T-storms made things tough . Grabbed the Buddy as a last resort . On 3rd cast I caught a 28'' walleye ! About 5 casts later I hooked a fish that headed for Lake Michigan , peeled off 100 yds of line & never stopped (salmon?) . Took my Buddy with it . Went to the bait shop & stocked up . Havn't been on the lake without some since .
Murfa
02-05-2002, 07:53 PM
Vib-E's rock! I'll sell you all of my cicada's for a couple more Vib-E's. MURFA
Lundy
02-05-2002, 08:27 PM
We've had real good luck with the Zip lure in the western basin around the reefs in the spring :-)
eyes-guy
02-05-2002, 09:34 PM
Zip Lures can work in just about any situation at any time of the year. They are available in 14 or 15 different colors and 4 different sizes. I've seen them for sale at Bass Pro, Fleet Farm, Gander Mountain, and Cabela's.
SUPERTROLLER
02-05-2002, 09:35 PM
I fish Lake Macatawa quite a bit all season long. We catch more fish using Hopkins jigging spoons than with any other lure. Since he was asking about blade baits I didn't post on this but spoons are a REALLY effective method too. Next time it's tough out there, try hammered silver or gold spoons. Don't know why silver and gold work in that muddy water but they just do.
Art/Co
02-06-2002, 06:28 AM
John F and others ...thanks for all the web addresses.
Art
>I want to add some blade baits to my tackle box. I am
>looking for recommendations. Anything better than Cicada or
>Sonar?? THANKS
Had success in rivers from the detroit to the mississippi w\ ZIP lures. Excellent in cold water applications. They seem to have the best in vibration. Good for walleyes and smallmouth on Lake Erie, used them last april on Erie, mostly 1\4oz and 3\8oz. contact @ www.bitzercreek.com
Former Zip Blade user. Switched to Krazy Blades. Gentleman that sold the Zip company a while back started producing a new product. He has a nice selection of blade baits that I prefer. The weight is distributed a little different. The vibration you feel in the rod is tremendous. First reason I switched is the ease of use with fire-line. Couldn't use fire-line with the zip's got fouled way to much. Krazy blades eliminate the fouling problem with their different weight distribution. I'll tell you what using the fire-line gives you an entirely different feel of the blade working. I understand they redesigned the zip, spacing the hooks further apart to try to eliminate the fouling problem but I haven't used the new ones to see how this works. Use blades casting alot in shallow(6-2ft) snag infested areas. Lose alot of blades that brings us to the second reason I use Krazy Blades they are about 25% less expensive than other types of blades. Third reason they catch fish!
waz, as a blade user could you pass on the info on how to get these krazy blades, would like to try, thanks
mudpuppy
02-07-2002, 02:39 PM
SUPERTROLLER ,
Thanks for the suggestion . I can use all the help I can get . See you on the water .
They are made in Iowa by Terry's tackle. 319-233-3672 I'm from Northeastern Illinois and they aren't sold around here.
rockhopper
02-07-2002, 06:51 PM
to waz; tell the dealers in your area to e-mail tertakdist@aol.com
concerning Krazy Blades or they can call him at 319 233 3672 !!
your pole will shake when using the krazy blades because of all of the vibration. we have used them now for 4 years. the vibes,cicadias
and gay blades don't even hold a chance in competing against the
krazy blades !!
rockhopper
02-07-2002, 07:02 PM
most fish producing blade bait on the market? the krazy blade !!
call 319 233 3672 Terry's Tackle . Dealers e-mail tertakdist@aol.com
The vibee baits are sold to dealers only, as far as i know Bill doesnt sell to distributors, but i may be wrong. they are top quality blade baits, and do work real well. they are made in Huron ,Ohio. by a good fisherman too, i may add. i hope this answers your questions. good luck and good fishin.
Den